Crews reduced I-70 to ONE lane over the eastbound bridge. The westbound lanes will also be reduced to ONE lane beginning July 13. Motorists that travel this route daily should expect HEAVY congestion through the area during peak commute time. Allow extra time for travel, alter your departure time or find an alternate route.

Business Courses

Current and future business owners: Take advantage of these opportunities presented by the University of Missouri Extension Office's Small Business & Technology Development Center to increase your business knowledge no matter what stage you're in!

How to Start a Business

Wednesday, August 5

9 a.m. to Noon

Small Business & Technology Development Center

1600 N.E. Coronado Dr.

Fee $99

The Basics of Writing a Business Plan

Wednesday, August 5

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Small Business & Technology Development Center

1600 N.E. Coronado Dr.

Fee $49

Scholarships may be available for eligible candidates. For more information, call (816) 876-2783

Open swim with adult photo ID. Kids 5 & under must have a parent in the pool; parents must supervise kids for the duration of the event.

Club 7 Fitness

1241 SW Highway 7

July 25, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kids Fit Boot Camp, fitness activities open gym for adults

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News Happenings

Around Town

A bi-weekly message from your Blue Springs Mayor and City Council

Hello and welcome to News Happenings Around Town, your one-stop source for city information and news updates, including those items most important to you.

I hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July. I want to thank those residents who were "Good Neighbors" and observed the hours that fireworks are legally allowed and disposed of the fireworks debris afterwards.

I would also like to thank everyone that participated in the Community Blood Drive this week! Thanks to your donations, we collected 27 units of life-saving blood.

Keep reading to get up-to-date information on major City projects, summer safety tips and details about Fieldhouse Charter membership information.

As always, please continue sharing this timely publication and spreading the word about the good things in the City of Blue Springs.

Visit City Hall located at 903 W. Main Street to sign up. To speak to a Parks representative, call (816) 228-0137.

Construction Update

Pictured from top to bottom: Building exterior, view of fitness center from first floor-turf field area, murals around staff office windows, staff area hallway.

Construction is still on schedule at Fieldhouse!

To date, Turner Construction crews have installed the elevator and have completed staff offices. Throughout the month of July, crews are scheduled to complete the murals, install lighting and install turf and flooring.

Your contribution will help make an already enriching program even better!

Girls on Fire is a free, week-long workshop that addresses the unique set of challenges facing young girls. Participants must be ages 12 to 17 and current Blue Springs residents or students in the Blue Springs School District.

Upcoming class dates are set for July 27 - 31.
Click here to complete an application.

For more information call (816) 228-0242.

Woods Chapel Road Phase 2 Update

Construction continues on the second phase of Woods Chapel Road improvements. Sanitary sewer force main placement is happening along the east side of Woods Chapel Road, south of the railroad tracks. North of the railroad tracks, the center portion of the roadway has been removed with asphalt base scheduled for this week, weather pending.

To date, this project has significantly streamlined traffic congestion and better serves our community members and those traveling through Blue Springs.

Blue Springs Blood Drive

Each year, we partner with the Community Blood Center to host a Community Blood Drive the week of the Independence Day holiday.

I am proud to say that through this event, we collected 27 units of blood that can be used to help those in the community. I am also pleased to share that of our 26 registered donors, 12 were first time donors!

If you missed our event but would like to donate, click here to find a mobile site close to you or schedule an appointment at the Community Blood Center's Blue Springs office.

I hope you have found this issue of News Happenings Around Town to be both informative and timely for your City information needs. Is there anything we missed? Do you have questions about any of the articles from this issue? Share your thoughts with me and the City Council by calling City Hall at (816) 228-0110. Know that we truly value your time and support of our City and hope you join us for the next issue of News Happenings.

Sincerely,

Carson Ross, Mayor

City of Blue Springs

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The City of Blue Springs is a unique community where families, visitors and businesses share a special quality of life and an abundant spirit of community closeness and cooperation.

Our number one goal is to ensure that our residents, visitors and patrons receive quality customer service and attention with every program and service the City provides. Just as you stand by a community that strives to meet your family's needs, we promise to do our best to meet these needs and anticipate what's best for you and our community, to the best of our ability.